The courses in the Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) degree program in the University is laid out in a manner to gradually prepare a professional in five years, who will be innovative and sensitive towards the context, technically sound, and who can fruitfully manage and develop architecture in Bangladesh.
Studio / Practical / Sessional Courses are even-numbered while theory courses are odd-numbered. Credits assigned for theory courses are shown before colon while credits for Studio / Practical / Sessional courses are shown after the colon for easy identification (Theory: Practical). Also, note that each credit of the theory course is equal to one contact hour and each credit of the practical course is equal to two contact hours. The first digit of the course number represents the academic year while the subsequent two digits are assigned to the courses. Alphabetical code at the beginning of course number represents the course offering discipline/department that is, ARCH for Architecture; CE for Civil Engineering; HUM for humanities; MGT for a management course, and so on.
Semester: Spring (January-June) Summer (July-August)
First Year: 1st Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Contact Hrs |
Studio/Sessional Courses
| ARCH-102 | Design Studio-I (Basic Design) | 0:5 | 10 |
| ARCH-110 | Graphics and Free Hand Drawing | 0:2 | 4 |
Theory Courses
| ARCH-101 | Architecture of Ancient Civilizations | 2:0 | 2 |
| PHY-101 | Building Physics | 2:0 | 2 |
| MATH-101 | Mathematics for Architects | 2:0 | 2 |
| ENG-101 | English Language Skill Development | 2:0 | 2 |
Elective Courses: Elective-I (one from the following Options):
| HUM-103 | Sociology | 2:0 | 2 |
| HUM-107 | Psychology | 2:0 | 2 |
| Total | 10:7 | 24 |
First Year: 2nd Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Contact Hrs |
Studio/ Sessional Courses
| ARCH-104 | Design Studio - II: Design Appreciation | 0:5 | 10 |
| ARCH-106 | Documentation (Arch. Graphics) | 0:2 | 4 |
| ARCH-108 | Computer Application: (Digital Documentation) |
0:2 | 4 |
Theory Courses
| ARCH-103 | Climate Responsive Architecture | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-105 | Ecology | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-107 | Design Theory | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-109 | Building and Finish Materials | 2:0 | 2 |
Elective Sessional Courses: Elective-II (one from the following Options):
| HUM-102 | Art Appreciation | 0:2 | 4 |
| HUM-104 | Music Appreciation | 0:2 | 4 |
| HUM-106 | Sculpture & Model Making | 0:2 | 4 |
| Total | 8:11 | 30 |
Second Year: 1st Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Contact Hrs |
Studio/Sessional Courses
| ARCH-202 | Design Studio - III (Ergonomics & Abstract Forms) | 0:6 | 12 |
| ARCH-206 | Photography and Graphic Reproduction | 0:2 | 4 |
| ARCH-210 | Digital Communication Skill | 0:2 | 4 |
Theory Courses
| ARCH-207 | Construction Details | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-211 | Physical Planning Fundamentals | 2:0 | 2 |
| CE-217 | Structure for Architects-I: Mechanics of Solids | 2:0 | 2 |
Elective Courses: Elective-III (Two from the following Options):
| ARCH-201 | Aesthetics | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-209 | Survey Methods | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-215 | Early Architecture of Western World | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-211 | Green Architecture and Sustainable Development | 2:0 | 2 |
| Total | 10:10 | 28 |
Second Year: 2nd Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Contact Hrs |
Studio/Sessional Courses
| ARCH-204 | Design Studio - IV: Functional Analysis of Space | 0:6 | 12 |
| ARCH-208 | Construction Materials & Systems | 0:2 | 4 |
| ARCH-212 | Computer Aided Graphics & Design | 0:2 | 4 |
Theory Courses
| ARCH-205 | Architecture of South Asia | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-213 | Luminous Environment in Architecture | 2:0 | 2 |
| CE-219 | Structure for Architects-II: RCC Design Fundamentals | 2:0 | 2 |
Elective Courses: Elective-IV (one from the following Options):
| HUM-201 | Philosophy | 2:0 | 2 |
| HUM-207 | Logic | 2:0 | 2 |
| Total | 8:10 | 30 |
Third Year: 1st Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Contact Hrs |
Studio/Sessional Courses
| ARCH-302 | Design Studio - V (Space, Form & Function) | 0:7 | 14 |
| ARCH-306 | Working Drawing | 0:2 | 4 |
Theory Courses
| ARCH-303 | Landscape Design | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-305 | Architecture of the Western World | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-307 | Water Management in Buildings | 2:0 | 2 |
| CE-317 | Structure for Architects-III: RCC, Steel &Timber Design Fundamentals | 2:0 | 2 |
Elective Courses: Elective-V (one from the following Options):
| ARCH-311 | Site Analysis and Planning | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-313 | Sustainable Architecture | 2:0 | 2 |
| Total | 10:9 | 28 |
Third Year: 2nd Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Contact Hrs |
Studio/Sessional Courses
| ARCH-304 | Design Studio - VI: Form, Function & Technology | 0:7 | 14 |
| ARCH-308 | Interior Design | 0:2 | 4 |
| ARCH-318 | Craftsmanship | 0:2 | 4 |
Theory Courses
| ARCH-333 | Sonic Environment in Architecture | 2:0 | 2 |
| MECH-301 | Mechanical Installations in Buildings | 2:0 | 2 |
| CE-319 | Structure for Architects-IV: Elements of Buildings | 2:0 | 2 |
| ELECT-301 | Electrical Installations in Buildings | 2:0 | 2 |
Elective Courses: Elective-VI (one from the following Options):
| MATH-301 | Statistics for Architects | 2:0 | 2 |
| HUM-301 | Urban Anthropology | 2:0 | 2 |
| Total | 10:11 | 32 |
Fourth Year: 1st Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Contact Hrs |
Studio/Sessional Courses
| ARCH-402 | Design Studio - VII (Community Space design) | 0:8 | 16 |
| ARCH-406 | Landscape Design | 0:2 | 4 |
| ARCH-410 | Specification and Cost Estimation | 0:2 | 4 |
Theory Courses
| ARCH-401 | Housing | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-403 | Civic Design | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-405 | Modern Architecture | 2:0 | 2 |
Elective Courses: Elective-VII (One from the following Options):
| ENV-401 | Environmental Design and Disaster Studies | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-431 | Architectural & Urban Conservation | 2:0 | 2 |
| Total | 10:12 | 34 |
Fourth Year: 2nd Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Contact Hrs |
Studio/Sessional Courses
| ARCH-404 | Design Studio - VIII: Housing & Settlements | 0:8 | 16 |
| ARCH-408 | Product Drawings | 0:2 | 4 |
| ARCH-412 | Special Studies | 0:2 | 4 |
Theory Courses
| ARCH-411 | Practice of Civic Design and Planning | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-415 | Architecture of Bengal | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-435 | Contemporary Architecture | 2:0 | 2 |
Elective Courses: Elective-VIII (Two from the following Options):
| ARCH-409 | Research Method | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-419 | Survey Technique & Analytic Methods | 2:0 | 2 |
| CE-457 | Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-407 | Fire Conscious Design | 2:0 | 2 |
| Total | 10:12 | 34 |
Fifth Year: 1st Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Contact Hrs |
Studio/Sessional Courses
| ARCH-502 | Design Studio - IX (Professional Design) | 0:10 | 20 |
| ARCH-504 | Program Development and analysis** | 0:2 | 4 |
| ARCH-500 | Internship (Portfolio + Comprehensive)* Prerequisite ARCH-304) | S/US+0:2 | 100hr |
Theory Courses
| ARCH-501 | Real Estate Studies | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH-509 | Professional Practice | 2:0 | 2 |
Elective Courses: Elective-IX (One from the following Options):
| ARCH-517 | Building Technology | 2:0 | 2 |
| MGT-501 | Project Management | 2:0 | 2 |
| ARCH -537 | Diagnosis of Buildings | 2:0 | 2 |
| Total | 6:14 | 30 |
Fifth Year: 2nd Semester
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Contact Hrs |
Studio/Sessional Courses
| ARCH-506 | Design Studio-X (Thesis) (Prerequisite ARCH-504) | 0:10 | 20 |
| ARCH-510 | Dissertation (Prerequisite ARCH-506) | 0:4 | 8 |
Elective Courses: Elective-IX (One from the following Options):
| ACC-501 | Project Accounting | 2:0 | 2 |
| ECON-501 | Project Economics | 2:0 | 2 |
| Total | 2:14 | 30 |